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students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
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penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELCENTRE
should not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
, Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 [36] .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Differentiate between the constructs “competitive advantage” and “sustained competitive
advantage” by explaining whether N&SM has only competitive advantage or sustained
competitive advantage. Support your response with relevant case study examples. (9) ............. 5
1.2 Distinguish between the different types of flexibility that are depicted in the case study. (6) . 8
1.3 What is the organisational model of leadership that makes Snoopy excel as a leader of
N&SM? Make use of the examples from the case study to support your answer. (11) ............... 10
1.4 Discuss the paradigm that underpins the activities of N&SM in their emphasis on training
and development of people, and apply it to the case study. (10) ............................................. 12
QUESTION 2 [14] .................................................................................................................. 15
2.1 Based on the case study, identify the type of leadership demonstrated by the principal and
critically discuss, using specific examples from the scenario, how this leadership contributed to
the scandal.(6) ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Discuss the managerial role that Sam performed in the school. (2) ................................... 17
2.3 Distinguish between successful and unsuccessful leadership styles and apply that to the
case study. (6) ...................................................................................................................... 18
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
PU E
SHI
NG Y L E NC
OU TO THE GATE OF EXC EL
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,EXCELCENTRE LEARNING INSTITUTE 0846244729
WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELCENTRE
should not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give
learners a kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of
specialty.CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENT
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
, Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 [36] .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Differentiate between the constructs “competitive advantage” and “sustained competitive
advantage” by explaining whether N&SM has only competitive advantage or sustained
competitive advantage. Support your response with relevant case study examples. (9) ............. 5
1.2 Distinguish between the different types of flexibility that are depicted in the case study. (6) . 8
1.3 What is the organisational model of leadership that makes Snoopy excel as a leader of
N&SM? Make use of the examples from the case study to support your answer. (11) ............... 10
1.4 Discuss the paradigm that underpins the activities of N&SM in their emphasis on training
and development of people, and apply it to the case study. (10) ............................................. 12
QUESTION 2 [14] .................................................................................................................. 15
2.1 Based on the case study, identify the type of leadership demonstrated by the principal and
critically discuss, using specific examples from the scenario, how this leadership contributed to
the scandal.(6) ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Discuss the managerial role that Sam performed in the school. (2) ................................... 17
2.3 Distinguish between successful and unsuccessful leadership styles and apply that to the
case study. (6) ...................................................................................................................... 18
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
